General Description | Compact evergreen shrub with light green leaves bordered with gold. |
Shape | A loose mounding, spreading plant. |
Propagation | Root cuttings root easily when taken in June-August. For stem cuttings use upright vertical leaders. |
Cultivation | Tolerant of most soils except swampy or extremely wet conditions. Tolerates full sun and heavy shade. PH adaptable. |
Pests | Anthracnose, crown gall, leaf spots, powdery mildew and euonymus scale. |
Notable Specimens | The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Bark/Stem Description | A dull grey-brown, not noticeable. |
Leaf Description | Large evergreen leaves, light green bordered with gold; quite striking. |
Flower Description | Only on adult types, perfect, greenish white, not very showy. |
Colour Description | Light green leaves bordered with golden yellow; colour is more intense on new growth. |
Texture Description | A medium textured plant. |